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designate

[dez-ig-neyt, dez-ig-nit, -neyt] / ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt, ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt /




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After the firefighters testified over the course of three weeks, city attorneys invoked a general protective order that any party in the litigation can designate testimony as confidential for up to 30 days.

From Los Angeles Times

Officers will be able to ask groups of two or more to leave the designated area if their behaviour is "impacting on the safety and well-being" of others.

From BBC

An estate of 45 houses called The Kilns was built and it included nine homes designated "affordable" - available for a set amount below market rate.

From BBC

The siege only ended when it became clear that King Juan Carlos, Franco's designated successor, would not support the uprising.

From Barron's

This will be their first season with two designated "home" games in London.

From Barron's